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Senior Project Manager - Commercial Kitchen

ABM Industries
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $90,000/yr

About the role

Pay: 

$90,000/year 
The pay listed reflects the expected range for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Shift: 

Overnight (approximately 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM) 
Some weekends required. 

Benefit Information: 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. 
For more information, visit:  ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management

1. High-Detail Cleaning & Preventive Maintenance 

  • Manage and execute deep‑cleaning programs for:  
  • Exhaust hood systems 
  • Grease traps 
  • Floor drains 
  • Walk‑in coolers/freezers 
  • Ice machines 
  • Food‑prep equipment and smallware's 
  • Direct specialty detail‑cleaning of décor, themed art pieces, figurines, sculptures, and display elements using non‑abrasive, preservation‑safe methods. 
  • Plan and execute quarterly deep‑clean cycles across ~122 areas. 
  • Establish master cleaning schedules based on risk and usage levels. 
  • Coordinate vendor partners where needed. 
  • Identify sanitation‑related equipment issues and coordinate maintenance. 

2. Sanitation & Food Safety Leadership 

  • Develop, implement, and improve Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). 
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety regulations and local health codes. 
  • Lead and document routine sanitation audits and corrective action plans. 
  • Maintain chemical controls (dilution, storage, SDS compliance). 
  • Train teams on sanitation, cleaning techniques, and cross‑contamination prevention. 

3. Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness 

  • Serve as primary point of contact for inspections. 
  • Maintain required documentation including:  
  • Temperature logs 
  • Cleaning logs 
  • Pest control reports 
  • Chemical inventory 
  • Employee food‑safety certifications 
  • Conduct mock inspections to ensure continuous readiness. 

4. Operational Management 

  • Oversee kitchen, restaurant, decorative, and high‑visibility areas to ensure standards are never compromised. 
  • Maintain labor scheduling that supports cleaning timelines without impacting park operations. 
  • Manage budgets related to chemicals, PPE, equipment, and contracted services. 
  • Maintain supply and equipment inventory. 
  • Support consistent service delivery aligned with “white‑glove” expectations. 

5. Team Leadership & Training 

  • Train staff on:  
  • Cleaning processes and procedures 
  • Ongoing training programs 
  • Route cards and workflow efficiencies 
  • Chemical and equipment safety 
  • Coach supervisors on enforcing sanitation compliance. 
  • Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 
  • Ensure service excellence across all assigned responsibilities. 

Qualifications:

  • 5 (or more) years of experience managing commercial kitchen operations or complex specialty cleaning programs. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in restaurant sanitation, deep cleaning, and high-detail work. 
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA Food Code and local health regulations. 
  • Experience using HACCP-based food-safety programs. 
  • Proven ability to lead teams in fast‑paced, guest‑centric environments. 
  • Commercial kitchen cleaning experience required. 
  • Customer service experience required  

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